Kharg etymology
/kɑːrɡ/
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A small Iranian island in the Persian Gulf, also the name of a major Iranian oil terminal located on the island
The Kharg oil terminal played a critical role in Iran's crude oil exports for decades before the 2019 attack that damaged its facilities.
Etymology
The exact origin of Kharg is unclear, but it likely derives from a local Persian or ancient Iranian tribal name used for the island and its surrounding waters. It has been referenced by this name in regional trade records since the early modern era.
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